Little Nemaha 10
Little Nemaha 10 is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Nemaha 10
The primary purpose of Little Nemaha 10 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-s Br Little Nemaha River near Burr.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 554 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2021.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | Burr |
| River/Stream | Tr-s Br Little Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.55422, -96.35034 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 554 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 554 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 655 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02347 |
| Federal ID | NE02347 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |